Vintage Cast Iron Mechanical Coin Bank- Indian Man Shooting White Bear

Cast Iron Indian Shooting Coin into Bear Mechanical Bank. The Indian Shooting Bear bank was manufactured by J & E Stevans Co., Cromwell, Ct., circa 1883. No patent papers have been found. The Design is attributed to Charles Bailey. In 1907 L.H Mace Catalog it was advertised as Bear Hunt. This is also the name Stevens used. I am not an expert, but believe this vintage piece was produced c.1980's and is a reproduction of the antique Steven's Indian Bear Hunt Mechanical Bank. A rare find for collectors of vintage banks.The bank was not modified in any way. \ Pull the Trigger of the gun back into a locked position. The head of the Indian drops forward as through taking aim. Place a coin on the gun and press the lever which causes the coin to be shot into the bears chest. A cap can be used with the bank. Measures 10" long, 3" wide and 7.5" tall This vintage bank is well-crafted and is made of high-quality cast iron. Good Used Condition.It still has the original metal stopper on the bottom and all moving parts. I obtained this at an estate sale 20 years ago and have kept it nicely.